Art Gallery of Ontario creates augmented reality experience with ReBlink exhibit

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The world renowned gallery is bringing its classic paintings to life with AR technology. The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), located in Toronto, Canada, has created a new augmented reality experience for visitors to some of the classic exhibits there. The goal of the AR technology is to bring a new layer of excitement into the artwork in the exhibit. The augmented reality experience is called ReBlink. The AR artwork app creator’s goal was to provide mobile device users with a new perspective when it comes to classic artwork. According…

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Augmented reality windshield concept among Jaguar’s projects

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The automaker is developing an interactive display for its Land Rover for an AR experience. A recent report has revealed that Jaguar has a new augmented reality windshield concept in the works and that it is designing this interactive display in order to be used in its Land Rover line of vehicles. The windshield provides an entirely different experience for the driver, with a range of different features. The goal is to create an “augmented reality experience” that offers a feel somewhat like a racing video game, but that is…

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Augmented reality magic used by Disney through pico projector

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The technology is being used to help to broaden the experience of games and storybooks. Though the idea of augmented reality is nothing new for Disney – in fact, it has been using it quite regularly in Disneyworld, such as in the ghosts in the Haunted Mansion that will “follow you home” at the end, or the occasional Innoventions exhibit in Epcot – the magic of this tech will soon be brought home for children of all ages to enjoy. Disney has announced that it will be incorporating AR into…

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Augmented reality investments slated for major growth

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Augmented reality to experience strong growth in coming years Augmented reality is beginning to attract major attention as its capabilities become more understood. The technology has faced many challenges in the past, but is quickly becoming an ideal way to engage consumers in a dynamic fashion and provide them with highly interactive experiences that cannot be found through other technologies. A new report from ABI Research suggests that augmented reality is poised to see major investment growth in the coming years as more companies put higher value on this technology.…

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Augmented reality from National Geographic is live at Seef Mall

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A shopping center in Bahrain is now offering a truly unique technological experience. The Seef Mall – a major Bahrain shopping center – has entered into a joint project with National Geographic Channel and has now launched that kingdom’s first significant augmented reality experience This experience is available to mall visitors who want to experience the world in a whole new way. The augmented reality world that will be available at the mall will allow visitors to get up close with the phenomenal global content from the channel. Currently, only…

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